LLC Compliance Checklist 2027 (Free, Printable)

Once, when you form the LLC Year one

File the formation document with your state — Articles of Organization (Certificate of Formation in Texas and Delaware). How →
Appoint a registered agent — Physical in-state address, available in business hours. How →
Complete one-time state requirements — E.g. New York’s 120-day publication; California’s initial Statement of Information within 90 days. How →
Get an EIN — Free from the IRS. How →
Sign an operating agreement — Required in New York; recommended everywhere. How →
Open a business bank account — Never mix LLC and personal money. How →
Get licenses, permits and insurance — City/county licenses for your industry; general liability at minimum. How →
Decide your tax classification — Default, S corp (Form 2553) or C corp (Form 8832). How →

Every quarter Apr 15 · Jun 15 · Sep 15 · Jan 15

Pay estimated taxes — If you expect to owe $1,000 or more for the year. How →
Run payroll filings — If the LLC has employees or is taxed as an S corp. How →
Reconcile the books — Match bank statements to your records; it makes year-end painless.

Every year Dates depend on your state and tax status

File your state annual report or tax — Due dates and fees vary by state — see the table below. How →
Send 1099-NEC forms — By January 31 to contractors you paid $2,000+ (tax years after 2025). How →
File the federal return — Form 1065 or 1120-S by March 15; Schedule C or Form 1120 by April 15. How →
Foreign owner? File Form 5472 — With a pro forma Form 1120 by April 15 — $25,000 penalty if missed. How →
Renew your registered agent and insurance — Check renewal prices and coverage limits. How →
Renew licenses and permits — Many local licenses renew yearly.
Review the operating agreement — Update it for new members, management or tax changes. How →

Whenever something changes Within the state’s deadline

Changed address, agent or managers? — File the change with your state (agent change fees $5–$50 in the states we cover). How →
Using a new brand name? — Register a DBA where required. How →
Closing the business? — Dissolve formally so fees and taxes stop. How →

State filing dates at a glance

State	Recurring filing	Due	Fee
Wyoming	Wyoming annual report	The first day of your LLC's anniversary month (the month it was formed)	$60 minimum
Texas	Texas franchise tax report & Public Information Report	May 15 each year (next business day if May 15 falls on a weekend or holiday)	$0 for most small LLCs
Florida	Florida annual report	May 1 each year	$138.75
Delaware	Delaware LLC annual tax	On or before June 1 each year, for the prior year	$400
California	California Statement of Information (Form LLC-12)	Every two years, by the last day of your formation month — in even years if you formed in an even year, odd years if odd	$20
Georgia	Georgia annual registration	April 1 each year	$60
North Carolina	North Carolina annual report	April 15 each year	$200
New York	New York biennial statement	Every two years, during the calendar month your Articles of Organization were filed	$9
Michigan	Michigan annual statement	February 15 each year	$25

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Frequently asked questions

What does an LLC need to do every year?

File the state annual report or tax (if your state has one), keep a registered agent, file the federal tax return for your tax status, send 1099s, renew licenses and insurance, and keep business and personal money separate.

What happens if my LLC isn’t compliant?

Late fees, loss of good standing — which can block loans and contracts — and eventually administrative dissolution by the state. Federal filings carry their own penalties.

Can I get reminders for these deadlines?

Yes: free email reminders 60, 30 and 7 days before each state filing.

LLC compliance checklist for 2027